what is the name of a waxy layer on the leaf that protects against water loss?

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what is the name of a waxy layer on the leaf that protects against water loss?

2007-03-26 12:02:01 · 5 answers · asked by TJ J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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that would be the cuticle that covers the leaf it is like skin it has pores but can still prevent water loss however if it becomes to saturated those pores open up to "sweat"

2007-03-26 12:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by Micky D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

That would be the cuticle.
It has the similar function as our nail cuticles do.
Hope this helps!

2007-03-26 22:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by allstargurl522 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Octacosanol

2007-03-26 19:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

the cuticle

2007-03-26 19:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by DT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

that would be the cuticle

2007-03-26 19:09:32 · answer #5 · answered by Taikamiya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋